A Shelby manufacturing company announced it promoted a vice president to president.

Ultra Armoring, which employs 200-plus welders at three area plants, promoted Neal A. Mitchell to the position.

“Neal’s proven competencies in business management and growth will now be utilized in securing Ultra Armoring’s presence and growth, both in the United States and international markets,” said Ultra Armoring owner Frank Stewart. “I am most proud of the facts that Ultra Armoring produces products that save lives and put Americans to work.”

Mitchell joined the fabrication manufacturing company in 2011 as executive vice president.

He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy and graduate of Belmont Abbey College and Gardner-Webb University.